Partner with management team to execute merchandise product lines, brand marketing and key assortment plans. Develop a customer experience that exceeds expectations. Execute day-to-day strategies. Assist with hiring, recruiting and training new associates. Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and customers. Prioritize and provide focus for self and team, with appropriate attention to detail. Implement action plans to improve key performance indicators to maximize business. Drive store talent and retention efforts. Promote community involvement to drive brand awareness and loyalty. Passion for delivering exceptional service everyday and inspire by example.

Senior manager responsible for directing the administration of the Company's retirement plans, including 401(k), ESOP, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Purchase, Deferred Compensation, Equity Incentive, and SERP. Responsible for ensuring compliance with plan documents and legal requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley, 5500’s, and 11k filings, and co-manage (with the Financial Reporting group) on stock options, restricted share awards, & SARS (stock settled stock appreciation rights), as well as Integration of retirement plans for acquisitions and dispositions. Responsible for Form 4 filings with SEC for Section 16 Officers. Provide strategic direction regarding analysis of current administration, recommend plan design changes, and manage implementation in coordination with administrators, IT and legal counsel. Provide strategic counsel to operating companies and HR managers.

Responsible for the planning, design, evaluation and administration of the Company's benefit plans including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, and Pension Plan. Ensure compliance with plan documents and all legal requirements. Analyze outside vendor administration of programs, evaluate cost and performance, and recommend changes. Communicate related benefit changes with management and employees. Direct and implement annual employee benefit meetings. Provide outside consultants and actuaries information for review and valuation of plans. Supervise the daily cash management process and banking relations. Analyze and manage the corporate insurance program including the renewal process and claims administration. Key accomplishments include: developing inaugural employee handbook and company’s first annual employee benefit statement.